Pyrope is the most well-known gemstone form of Garnet. The term Garnet describes a group name for several closely related minerals that form important gemstones, and Pyrope is an individual member mineral of the Garnet group. Its dark, blood-red color is distinct and attractive, and makes a fine Garnet gemstone. In the gem trade, the term Pyrope is rarely used on its own. It is either generically called "Garnet", or "Pyrope Garnet".
| Chemical Formula | Mg3Al2Si3O12 |
| Color | Red |
| Hardness | 7Â -Â 7.5 |
| Crystal System | Isometric |
| Refractive Index | 1.720Â -Â 1.760 |
| SG | 3.5Â -Â 3.6 |
| Transparency | Transparent to translucent |
| Double Refraction | None |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Cleavage | None |
| Mineral Class | Pyrope (Garnet) |
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